Friday 16 October, 8pm. FREE
From Bruthen to Belfast – Todd’s emotive lyrics, earthy tones connects to a wide variety of listeners. His songs float from intricate folk fingerpicking styles to driving rhythms that stir the soul. His stories of Australian landscapes and people are accompanied with mesmerising instrumentation and a depth that always engages and entertains.
Each song reveals a meeting place for sounds, techniques and lyrics that connect north to south, remote to mainstream, and traditional to contemporary. His music takes the audience on a journey from dark turbulent songs to lively acoustics of joy and celebration.
Todd Cook and The Rufous Whistlers (Martin Potts- Double Bass, Brent Hodgkins – Drums)- The Rufous Whistler is a native bird to East Gippsland and is found across mainland Australia. This small but mighty bird arrived in Todd’s backyard following the recent Black Summer Fires. It would sing out over the devastation and fill the landscape with a proud song and melody. With headline performances around the country including; Tablelands Folk Festival (Nth QLD), River Folk Festival (Vic), St. Albans Folk Festival (NSW), and international appearances at The 2026 Fleadh Cheoil (Belfast) and the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Todd Cook and The Rufous Whistlers are already proving they are in high demand. Todd’s unique storytelling and emotive lyrics are supported by a solid foundation of harmony and rhythm, built on friendship during hard times. These songs and performances promote hope, regrowth and unison of communities.
Todd Cook and The Rufous Whistlers (Martin Potts- Double Bass, Brent Hodgkins – Drums)- The Rufous Whistler is a native bird to East Gippsland and is found across mainland Australia. This small but mighty bird arrived in Todd’s backyard following the recent Black Summer Fires. It would sing out over the devastation and fill the landscape with a proud song and melody. With headline performances around the country including; Tablelands Folk Festival (Nth QLD), River Folk Festival (Vic), St. Albans Folk Festival (NSW), and international appearances at The 2026 Fleadh Cheoil (Belfast) and the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Todd Cook and The Rufous Whistlers are already proving they are in high demand. Todd’s unique storytelling and emotive lyrics are supported by a solid foundation of harmony and rhythm, built on friendship during hard times. These songs and performances promote hope, regrowth and unison of communities.
“Gorgeous pure tones,” Three Weeks Edinburgh